2149/​9037

Joseph Pensotti verge pocket watch in sterling silver pair cases, dial of gilt brass with white enamel chapterring with black Roman numerals, centre engraved with flowers and foliage, outer brass ring engraved “KEEP ME CLEAN AND USE ME WELL - AND I TO YOU THE TRUTH WILL TELL”, gilt movement signed Josh Pensotti Dudley No. 537. Cases hallmarked Birmingham 1827, maker JH. Worchestershire c. 1827. Weight in total 151 g. Case diam. 49/55 mm.

Provenance: Private collection

Condition

The watch works, but we do not guarantee for the functionality. Enamel chapterring with a few minimal haircracks. Inner case with a few larger dents.

Auction

A private collection of pocket watches, 6 December 2021

Category

Clocks & watches ▸ Pocket Watches

Estimate

3,000–4,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

2,200 DKK  

13 bids

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